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SG55 ZCJ

2005 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,520 mi
Last recorded118,520 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 ZCJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 118,520 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 108,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 107,063 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 103,757 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 103,757 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 98,775 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 98,775 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2016 96,522 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 93,194 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 93,194 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 90,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 88,231 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 87,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 84,262 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 82,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 81,782 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,541 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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SG55 ZCJ is a 2005 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG55 ZCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG55 ZCJ registered?

SG55 ZCJ is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is SG55 ZCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 ZCJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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